Mike Vellucci has been hired as an assistant coach for the Chicago Blackhawks, bringing experience from the Pittsburgh Penguins and a gold medal-winning coaching role with the U.S. national team.

Vellucci's rich coaching background includes a recent gold medal win with Team USA, enhancing his credibility as an asset to the Blackhawks' coaching staff.

Vellucci has accepted a position as an assistant coach with the Chicago Blackhawks, impacting his candidacy for the Bruins' head coaching role.